Prepare against Viliam Ziaran
Slovakia · World #67,804 classical · FIDE ID 14906473
When preparing against Viliam Ziaran, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 85 games by Viliam Ziaran, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viliam Ziaran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viliam Ziaran before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,829 | 2,010 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,923 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,910 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 26 | 23 | 36 | 30.6% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viliam Ziaran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viliam Ziaran's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 95.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ziaran usually continues Bc4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Ziaran usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ziaran usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ziaran usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ziaran usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 47.6% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Viliam Ziaran's chess games
All 85 games by Viliam Ziaran in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 26 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Dusan Orgon | 2,122 | 22nd Liptovsky Mikulas Liptov Open | D00 |
| Aug 2017 | Adam Novotny | 2,052 | Oravska Priehrada Open | C58 |
| Jan 2007 | Frantisek Goga | 1,990 | 24th Liptovsky Mikulas Liptov Open | C44 |
| Mar 2019 | Jozef Kanos | 1,917 | chT2C-SVK 1819 | C50 |
| Jan 2007 | Pavol Hrcka | 1,838 | 24th Liptovsky Mikulas Liptov Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruzomberok Montana Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,904 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,692 |
| 23rd Liptovsky Mikulas Liptov Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,186 |
| 22nd Liptovsky Mikulas Liptov Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,600 |
| 24th Liptovsky Mikulas Liptov Open | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,008 |
| Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,527 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viliam Ziaran's chess games?
85 games by Viliam Ziaran, from Oct 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Viliam Ziaran has played.
What does Viliam Ziaran play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Viliam Ziaran opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viliam Ziaran answers 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Viliam Ziaran play as White?
As White, Viliam Ziaran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viliam Ziaran play as Black?
As Black, Viliam Ziaran most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Viliam Ziaran's FIDE rating?
Viliam Ziaran is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Viliam Ziaran played?
Our database contains 85 games by Viliam Ziaran, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viliam Ziaran?
85 games by Viliam Ziaran reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.